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LM51 BRF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BRF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,689 miles

front registration plate damaged

o/s/f seat deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn low 195-50-15

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

washers weak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate damaged

o/s/f seat deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn low 195-50-15

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

washers weak

x2 front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 86,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer shoulder of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-50-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,159 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,703 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,663 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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LM51 BRF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM51 BRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM51 BRF registered?

LM51 BRF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LM51 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 BRF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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